Trump Administration's Funding Cuts to Universities Spark Financial Adjustments

Columbia loses $400M in federal grants over antisemitism concerns, while Harvard announces hiring freeze citing financial uncertainty.

The Trump administration has withdrawn $400 million in federal grants and contracts from Columbia University, citing its handling of antisemitism on campus.
A federal task force will review Columbia's grants, and other universities, including Harvard, are being monitored for similar actions.
Harvard University has implemented a temporary hiring freeze, pointing to financial uncertainties due to shifting federal policies.
Jewish leaders and organizations are divided over supporting the administration's measures, with some warning of threats to democracy and free speech.
Critics argue that the administration's actions, including the detention of a pro-Palestinian activist, undermine civil liberties and academic freedom.